Chapman, Giants Agree on Six-Year, $151M Contract Extension

What's the News?

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a six-year, $151 million contract extension with closer Aroldis Chapman.

Key Details

• The deal includes a $13 million signing bonus.
• Chapman's average annual salary of $25.2 million makes him the highest-paid closer in MLB history.
• The Giants acquired Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds in a trade last December.

Why it Matters

The contract extension is a sign of confidence in Chapman, who has been one of the most dominant relievers in baseball over the past decade.

The Giants are hoping that Chapman can help them win their first World Series title since 2014.

Chapman's Stats

• 7-time All-Star
• 3-time Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year Award winner
• Career 2.44 ERA
• 1,444 career strikeouts

What's Next?

Chapman is expected to be the Giants' closer for the 2023 season.

The Giants open the regular season on March 30 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.